Enter the Room
A Film by Harry Waldman 15 Minutes | United States | English Synopsis: A young adult (Brian) is visited by his brother, Jeremy, who needs a place to stay as he settles into his new city. The two polar opposite personalities begin to clash as Jeremy’s presence poses a threat to Brian’s way of life. Brian’s uptight personality and unreasonable living standards rub off on Jeremy, creating an incredible amount of tension. Bad blood, stemming from a traumatic past event reveals the shocking truth of the brothers’ current situations, as Brian struggles to differentiate between reality and his worst nightmares.
Dvaitha
A Film by Karthik S S 15 Minutes | India | Kannada Synopsis: In a world where therapy meets cutting-edge neuroscience, two psychiatrists navigate the complexities of the human mind. When a troubled psychiatrist patient seeks help, they delve into the uncharted territory of an experimental brain simulation. As the trial unfolds, the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, leading to a mind-bending journey that challenges the essence of consciousness itself.
Dojo
A Film by Armin Alic 15 Minutes | United States | English Synopsis: Shane Lucas, an ex-Yakuza member and 4th degree black belt in Judo, is hunted down at his local dojo in Los Angeles 1985 by his long-time rival, Elias Da Rosa and his crew members from the same crime family. Shane is threatened to come back to the Yakuza or would suffer the consequence of not.
Croquettes
A Film by Jorge Santos 8 Minutes | Spain | Spanish Synopsis: Dolores has three serious problems: she has no money, she is going to be evicted, and her husband is dead in the freezer. To solve all her problems she will have to get the Thermocook 3000 kitchen robot. How will she get it?
CHASHMISHQ
A Film by Abhinav Rakesh Khanna 12 Minutes | India | English, Hindi Synopsis: A tale of two budding lovers, their glasses, and the unforeseen challenges that come between their first kiss
Cake
A Film by Anisur Rahman 13 Minutes | India | Hindi Synopsis: “Cake” serves as a poignant reminder that behind the roles we play and the facades we maintain, we are all human beings with desires, fears, and dreams. The film aims to inspire empathy, foster dialogue, and encourage viewers to look beyond societal divisions and embrace our shared humanity.
Bylur
A Film by Óttar Thorbergsson, Fannar Birgisson 18 Minutes | Iceland | Icelandic Synopsis: In the middle of winter, Hallur and his son Áki are hunting in the Icelandic highlands when their truck breaks down, leaving them vulnerable and in need of shelter. The oncoming storm forces them to seek refuge in an abandoned mountain cabin nearby. As the days go by and no sign of the storm to subside, Hallur and Áki find themselves struggling to be avoidant of a certain topic of family trauma going years without necessary conversation and appropriate support for healthy coping mechanism.
Bonding
A Film by Luke Rex 13 Minutes | United States | English, Spanish Synopsis: A solitary figure at an empty bar, CIA clinical and forensic psychologist, Dr. John Flemington, is planning to visit his girlfriend in Mexico when he is pressured by mysterious underground operatives to join them on a secret mission. He really doesn’t have a choice. A film in the drama/thriller/suspense spy genre, with esoteric origins.
Blood Drive
A Film by Gurinder J Singh 13 Minutes | United States | English Synopsis: LOGLINE: A newlywed gay couple’s world shatters when one spouse’s life hangs in the balance. As the complacent partner confronts the harsh reality of a still-unfair world for gay men, he embarks on an emotional journey to fight for their love and the right to save each other. Inspired by true events, this poignant tale unveils the resilience of love and the transformative power of acceptance. SYNOPSIS: Hours after their wedding, newlyweds Jared and Ian are involved in a horrific car accident that leaves Jared critically injured and in urgent need of a blood transfusion. Despite being a match with Jared’s rare blood type, Ian is prohibited from donating due to a discriminatory law that restricts blood donations from gay men. With Jared’s life hanging in the balance, Ian must confront the discriminatory law and fight for his husband’s right to survive, while also grappling with the impending arrival of their daughter.
Beyond The Sea
A Film by Massimo Ivan Falsetta 19 Minutes | Italy | Arabic, Italian Synopsis: Hassan, a 9-year-old boy, dreams to become a soccer player. Due to the poverty, his father decides that it’s time for them to leave Africa. Hassan will be able to leave his country, thanks to his father’s sacrifice.for her.
